the suppression of material that should be published, on the grounds that it is libelous or harmful, and may get your -ss sued. the first amendment limits the ability of the government to engage in the prior restraint of free speech.
“for your information, the supreme court has roundly rejected prior restraint!” – walter sobchak, the big lebowski

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